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Library Matters: Treasures on display: the Golden Ink exhibit in Abu Dhabi

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:19 -0400

La version française suit By Anaïs Salamon, Head Librarian, Islamic Studies Library and Mary Hague-Yearl, Molina Family Head Librarian and Osler Librarian, Osler Library of the History of Medicine On the last day of September 2025, two Osler Library manuscripts …

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The Turret: Celebrating Indigenous Nurses Day

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:45:53 -0400

April 10th marks the annual celebration of Indigenous Nurses Day in Canada, a day to recognize and honour the many remarkable contributions of Inuit, First Nations and Métis nurses across the Canadian healthcare system. This day specifically honours the memory … Continue reading →

Library Matters: Rediscovering Montreal with Gabor Szilasi’s Photographic Angle

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:05:47 -0400

Gabor Szilasi’s photos speak for themselves. You will likely hear their message for yourself if you pay a visit to Hinge Points; Gabor Szilasi’s Photographic Angle. There are bilingual guided tours of the exhibition available on April 16th and May …

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The Turret: Our Power, Our Planet.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:40:42 -0400

Since its inception on April 22, 1970, Earth Day has evolved into a worldwide annual celebration. The 2026 theme, Our Power, Our Planet reflects a fundamental truth that environmental stewardship “…is sustained by the daily decisions of communities, educators, workers, … Continue reading →

Library Matters: Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:38:31 -0400

by Sofie Tsatas, Senior Reference Assistant & Cataloguing Editor, Marvin Duchow Music Library Introduction Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a day to celebrate the lives of transgender, Two-Spirit, gender nonconforming, and non-binary people while also acknowledging the systemic and disproportionate discrimination that these communities face. Founder Rachel Crandall-Crocker, a psychotherapist and the …

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Law Library Blog: Law in Everyday Life: The Invisible Roommate Who Never Does the Dishes

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:27:58 -0400

Most people think of “the law” as something that lives far away, preferably behind thick courtroom doors, guarded by people in robes who speak Latin for fun. In reality, law lives much closer to home. In fact, it lives with … Continue reading →

Library Matters: Help us achieve our Strategic Priorities #ɬ�﷬24

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:21:28 -0400

On March 11, ɬ�﷬24, the University’s annual day of giving will be back for its eleventh year. When you make a gift that day, your contribution is amplified thanks to matching and challenge funds from other generous donors. The Libraries were …

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Library Matters: Prometheus Unbound

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:54:28 -0500

By Hiʻiakalehuakaulei Hashimoto (Kanaka ʻŌiwi), Curatorial Intern for Indigenous Art (2023-), ɬ�﷬ Visual Arts Collection “Iapetos, moreover, wedded the damsel Klymene, a fair-ankled Okeanos-daughter, and ascended into a common bed. And she bore him Atlas, a stout-hearted son, and brought …

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Library Matters: ɬ�﷬24 and the magic of giving

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:56:09 -0500

La version française suit. On March 11, #ɬ�﷬24 is back for another year! By giving to the Libraries, whatever the amount, you can help spread the #ɬ�﷬24 magic. Gifts that day will unlock challenge funds that will allow ɬ�﷬ Libraries …

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Library Matters: Recap: Black History Month at the Libraries

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:26:22 -0500

This February, ɬ�﷬ Libraries marked Black History Month (BHM) with an event and displays that honoured Black excellence, scholarship, and storytelling – past and present. A highlight of the month was the book launch of Genius Unbroken: The Life and …

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